Caney Creek Frs 6
Caney Creek Frs 6 is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Caney Creek Frs 6
The primary purpose of Caney Creek Frs 6 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Caney Creek Watershed Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Caney Creek near Spring Lick.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,497 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2025.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | Spring Lick |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.44129, -86.49809 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,497 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,497 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CANEY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00204 |
| Federal ID | KY00204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |